History BA

Studying History is exciting and rewarding; it encourages you to appreciate the human experience in other places and at other times. Exploring what people have felt, thought and done in the past expands our self-awareness. It will help to satisfy your curiosity about the past, acquire understanding of specific periods and problems, and make discoveries. As well as an in-depth knowledge, History students also develop essential skills of analysis, argument and communication - all highly valued in today’s competitive employment market.

Our internationally renowned academics are developing the very latest thinking on historical problems; this cutting edge knowledge informs the curriculum and will enhance your learning experience. By studying at one of the largest and most influential departments in the country you will be able to choose from an exceptionally broad range of subjects, enabling you to spread your studies across the medieval and modern worlds, from Ancient Rome through to modern China, from Saladin through to Margaret Thatcher, exploring topics as diverse as the Byzantine Empire, English family life in the sixteenth century, and international terrorism in the twentieth century.

You will receive individual attention and learn in small teaching groups, whilst having access to some of the richest facilities for historical research anywhere in the world; in addition to the College’s substantial library collections, in London there are the National Archives, British Library and other libraries of the University of London.

World-leading and internationally excellent research which is ranked joint first for its impact on greater society (Research Excellence Framework 2014, 4* and 3* research).

Global opportunities. You can apply for the chance to study abroad during your third year, before returning to Royal Holloway for a fourth and final year.

Maximum flexibility to pursue your own interests, helping you to construct a coherent degree programme that provides a sense of development of societies and institutions over time.

Unique access to the College's world-learding Research Centres, including the Bedford Centre for the History of Women and Gender; the Holocaust Research Centre; and the Centre for South Asian Studies.

Core modules

Year 1

History and Meanings

This module examines the development of historical writing and debates around the meaning of history. Overall, the framework is chronological, taking you on a journey from Herodotus and other historians of the ancient world, through to the development of history as a professional discipline in the nineteenth century, and finally on to more recent debates about ‘postmodernism’. Both western and non-western history-writing traditions are discussed for comparative purposes. On the way, in both lectures and in small tutorial groups, you will need to think about the nature of historical ‘truth’ and objectivity, and will be asked to reflect upon your own status and practice as historians.

Public History

History has never been so popular. This course explores the development in recent years of ‘public history’, or the ways in which the past is used and written about by academic and popular historians, the heritage industry, journalists, the state, and the wider public. The module examines the nature of ‘public history’ through a series of case-studies, including topics such as how history is presented on the television and in film; history in museums and heritage sites; community and oral history; the memory of the Holocaust; debates in European societies about ‘making amends’ for slavery and the colonial past; and the uses of history in contemporary South Asia. You will be given the opportunity to make your own contribution to the field through your own ‘public history’ project.

Where and how do historians ‘do’ history? In dusty and damp archives, for sure, but in reality, history is everywhere, in everything, in the very fabric of our everyday lives. There is nothing in human culture that does not have a history. One of the roles of the historian is to take not just documents but also artefacts, landscapes and the remnants of private lives (clothes, diaries, bones) and make these ‘talk’ to later generations. Using lectures and seminars, these courses aims to give you an insight into the practices and processes by which ‘sources’ are turned into ‘history’. You will be introduced to a range of primary source material – written, material, oral, and visual – and encouraged to reflect upon its potential for historical study by examining how historians today use and think about evidence.

Doing History 2

Building on Doing History 1, you’ll further develop your skills at reading and extracting the historical arguments from social, cultural, political, diplomatic, military, feminist, Marxist, revisionist, local and economic perspectives. By the end of this module you’ll be confident in using apt and appropriate evidence, such as citations from diaries, examples of trial records, statistics of consumption or wage earning, to support the arguments you make when writing essays and your dissertation.

Year 2

Independent Essay

This module allows yous to undertake a small research project of your own. You will sign up for one of approximately twenty-five advertised thematic ‘workshops’ run by academics within the department, and through a series of seminars will explore key themes and debates that allow you to identify a project of your own choosing. The course also includes training in research and writing skills, and is excellent preparation for your final-year dissertation.

Research Skills

This module will ensure that you have a cogent, practicable and interesting research topic to write your independent essay, and that you are equipped with the appropriate skills and a timetable for undertaking and producing research and writing in a timely manner. You will be encouraged to consult with the module leader and your supervisors to develop your research topic.

Year 3

Historiography

This module explores the key theories, debates and developments that have emerged within the writing and practice of History, in particular over the last 50 years, and which today collectively inform and invigorate its study. The course is delivered through a series of lectures that cover broad topics such as nationalist historiography; Marxist historiography; subaltern studies; the history of women and gender; the history of emotion; space and place in History. The lecture series is supported by seminar discussions that focus on the work of particular historians, allowing you to pursue your own interests. The module allows you to bring together the knowledge and skills that you have acquired over the three years of your undergraduate degree programme.

Dissertation

You will write a 10,000 word dissertation on a topic of your own choosing, with an academic supervisor who will provide regular consultation.

Optional modules

In addition to these mandatory course units there are a number of optional course units available during your degree studies. The following is a selection of optional course units that are likely to be available. Please note that although the College will keep changes to a minimum, new units may be offered or existing units may be withdrawn, for example, in response to a change in staff. Applicants will be informed if any significant changes need to be made.

Year 1

Gods, Men and Power - An Introduction to the Ancient World, from Homer to Mohammed

Republics, Kings and People - The Foundations of European Political Thought from Plato to Rousseau

The Age of Discovery - Expanision, Invention and Globalisation in the Early Modern World

Conflict and Identity in Modern Europe, 1770 to 2000

Mao to Mandela - Twentieth-Century Leaders of the non-Western World

Rome to Renaissance: An Introduction to the Middle Ages

Politics and International Relations - Introduction to Politics and Government

Year 2

History of the British Empire, 1763 to 1900

History of the British Empire, 1899 to 1963

The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic

Rome and its Empire from Augustus to Commodus

Globalising Capital - Britain and the World, 1846 to 1913

The Pursuit of Power - Europe 1000 to 1250

Religion, Culture and Society in Europe, 1000 to 1250

Politics, Pestilence and War in Late Medieval Europe, 1300 to 1500

The Sacred and Profane - Cultural Life in Renaissance Europe

The European Crucible, 1914 to 1945

The Politics of Postwar Europe, 1945 to 2000

Twentieth-Century World History - The Asian Resurgence

New Worlds, Lost Worlds - The Tudor Monarchy, 1485 to 1603

Killing the King - England in an Age of Revolutions, 1603 to 1714

The Georgians - Society, Culture and Crime, 1714 to 1830

Nineteenth-Century Europe - Society and Culture, 1789 to 1905

Twentieth-Century World History - The Middle East, Africa and Latin America

Medicine from Antiquity to the Medieval Near East

The Western Powers and East Asia, 1839 to 1945

Daily Life in Renaissance and Baroque Italian Cities - Social and Domestic Life

The Clash of Powers and Cultures - Sino-American Relations during the Cold War

Stalinism, 1917 to 1953

Christians and Pagans from Constantine to Augustine, 306 to 430

Representing Authority from Henry VII to Charles II

Victorian Babylon - Life, Work and People in London, 1840 to 1890

Comparing Religious Fundamentalisms in the 19th and 20th Centuries

Migration, Identity and Citizenship in Modern Britain

The Age of Terror - Terrorism from 1945 to Present

Genghis Khan and His Empire, 1150 to 1300

Photography, Film and British Society, 1850 to 1965

China and the World - Migrations and Frontiers, 1800 to 1950

Malcolm X and African American Islam

Modern Delhi - from Mughals to Megacity

The Bomb, A History - Atomic Weaponry and Society in the 20th Century

Talking Cures and Troubles - The Oral History of Health and Medicine in Britain, 1948 to 2000

Drawing the Line - Independence, Partition, and the Making of India and Pakistan

Progress and its Discontents - European Culture, 1890 to 1914

Villa, Domus and Palace - Domestic Space and Social Identity in the Roman World

Union and Emancipation - The American Civil War

The Death of God - From the Enlightenment to Psychoanalysis

Visions of Europe - Political and Intellectual Readings of European Integration from the Inerwar Years to the Present

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, large and small seminar groups and occasionally in one-to-one tutorials. Outside classes you will undertake group projects and wide-ranging but guided independent study. Private study and preparation are essential parts of every course, and you will have access to many online resources and the University’s comprehensive e-learning facility, Moodle, which provides a wide range of supporting materials. A Personal Tutor will guide and support throughout your degree and you will be supervised individually by a member of staff when preparing your second-year independent research essay and your final-year dissertation.

Some course units are assessed solely by coursework, others by a combination of examinations, coursework, online quizzes and presentations. In your second year, you will write a 5,000-word independent research essay, and in your final year you will research and write a 10,000-word dissertation based on primary sources.

You will take a study skills course during your first year, designed to equip you with and enhance the writing skills you will need to be successful in your degree. This course does not count towards your final degree award but you are required to pass it to progress to your second year.

Typical offers

Typical offers

A-levels

AAB-ABB

The offer given will take into consideration:

subjects taken at A level

the educational context in which academic achievements have been gained

whether the Extended Project Qualification is being taken.

Required/preferred subjects

Required: Five GCSEs graded A*- C including English and Maths

Preferred: History A level

Other UK Qualifications

International Baccalaureate

6,5,5 at Higher Level including Higher Level History with a minimum of 32 points overall or 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.

BTEC Extended Diploma

Distinction, Distinction, Distinction in a related subject.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

Distinction, Distinction in a related subject plus an A level grade B.

BTEC National Extended Certificate

Distinction plus A levels grade BB.

Welsh Baccalaureate

Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Scottish Advanced Highers

AB at Advanced Higher Level plus Higher requirements.

Scottish Highers

AABBB at Advanced Level plus Advanced Higher requirements.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Pass with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit in a relevant subject area. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.

Other UK qualifications

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International and EU entry requirements

European Baccalaureate

84% with at least 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.80% with at least 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.77% with at least 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Australia - Regional High School Certificate OR Queensland Senior Certificate

ATAR: 95 OR Queensland OP: 3 with high marks in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.ATAR: 90 OR Queensland OP: 4 with high marks in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.ATAR: 89 OR Queensland OP: 5 with high marks in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Not accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.com/Not accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Austria - Reifezeugnis OR Maturazeugnis

Average grade of 1 with a grade 1.5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements.Average grade of 1.5 with a grade 1.5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements.Average grade of 2 with a grade 1.5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Not accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Bangladesh - Bachelor degree studied for 2 years

GPA of 3.25 overall with at least grade 3.5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.GPA of 3.25 overall with at least grade 3.5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.GPA of 3.0 overall with at least grade 3.5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

8 out of 10 or 18 out of 20 with 9 or 19 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.8 out of 10 or 17 out of 20 with 9 or 19 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.7 out of 10 or 16 out of 20 with 8 or 18 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Secondary School Leaving Diploma

Average grade of 4 with 4 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 4 with 4 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 4 with 4 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Bulgaria - Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie

Average grade of 5.7 with 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 5.6 with 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 5.5 with 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Canada - Year 12 High School Graduation Diploma

Average of 87% from five grade 12 subjects (or six when taken in Quebec & Ontario) , including 85% in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of 86% from five grade 12 subjects (or six when taken in Quebec & Ontario) , including 85% in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of 85% from five grade 12 subjects (or six when taken in Quebec & Ontario) , including 85% in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

China - Senior High School Certificate is not acceptable.

Not accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university with an average of 75%. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university with an average of 75%. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university with an average of 75%. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Croatia - Svjedodžba o Maturi

Overall grade of 5 including 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Overall grade of 5 including 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Overall grade of 5 including 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Cyprus (South) (Greek-Cypriot system) - Apolytirion

Average of 19 in Apolytirion and either AB at A-level or an average 17 in the Pancyprian exams. Subject specific requirements are listed above.Average of 18.5 in Apolytirion and either BB at A-level or an average of 16 in the Pancyprian exams. Subject specific requirements are listed above.Average of 18 in Apolytirion and either BB at A-level or an average 15 in the Pancyprian exams. Subject specific requirements are listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Cyprus (North) - Devlet lise Diplomasi

Average of Grade 9.0 in Devlet Lise Diplomasi with AA at A-level. Any A-level subject requirements are listed above.Average of Grade 8.0 in Devlet Lise Diplomasi with AA at A-level. Any A-level subject requirements are listed above.Average of Grade 8.0 in Devlet Lise Diplomasi with AB at A-level. Any A-level subject requirements are listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Czech Republic - Maturitni Zkouška/Maturita

Average grade of 1.5 with a grade of 1 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 1.8 with a grade of 1 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 2 with a grade of 1 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Average grade of 12 with 11 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 10 with 11 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 10 with 11 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Average grade of 5 in Gumnaasium Ioputunnistus and 90% in 3 State Exams in subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements. Where there are no subject specific requirements, State exams can be in any subject.Average grade of 4.5 in Gumnaasium Ioputunnistus and 80% in 3 State Exams in subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements. Where there are no subject specific requirements, State exams can be in any subject.Average grade of 4 in Gumnaasium Ioputunnistus and 70% in 3 State Exams in subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements. Where there are no subject specific requirements, State exams can be in any subject.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Finland - Ylioppilastutkinto OR Studentexamen

Please obtain grades EEMM with E in any of the subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Please obtain grades EMMM with E in any of the subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Please obtain grades EMMM with E in any of the subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

France - French Baccalauréat

Average grade of 14 with 14 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 13 with 14 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 13 with 14 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Ghana - SSCE/WASSCE (equiv to GCSE's NOT acceptable to entry to UK degree)

Not accepted. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Greece - Apolytirion

Average of 19 in Apolytirion and either AB at A-level or an average 17 in the Panhellenic exams. Subject specific requirements are listed above.Average of 18.5 in Apolytirion and either BB at A-level or an average of 16 in the Panhellenic exams. Subject specific requirements are listed above.Average of 18 in Apolytirion and either BB at A-level or an average 15 in the Panhellenic exams. Subject specific requirements are listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Hungary - Erettsegi OR Matura

Average of grade 5 and grade 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of grade 4.7 and grade 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of grade 4.5 and grade 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Iceland - Studentsprof (from Gymnasium)

Average score of 9, with 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average score of 8.5, with 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average score of 8, with 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Not accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

16/20 or 80%, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.16/20 or 80%, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.16/20 or 80%, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Israel - Bagrut (Matriculation) or Mechina

8/10 with at least 8 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above. 8/10 with at least 8 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above. 8/10 with at least 8 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above. We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Italy - Esame di Stato

Average of 90 and 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of 90 and 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of 85 and 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Japan - 高等学校卒業証書 (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

Not accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Not accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Kenya - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Not accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

4 with at least 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.4 with at least 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.4 with at least 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Not accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comNot accepted. We will consider applicants with first year of university. Our partner Foundation course provider may be able to help. For more information please view - www.rhulisc.comWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Latvia - Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu

Average of grade 9.5 and 9.5 in State Examinations in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of grade 9.0 and 9.5 in State Examinations in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of grade 8.5 and 9.5 in State Examinations in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Liechenstein - Matura

Average of 5 with 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of 5 with 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of 5 with 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Average of grade 9.5 and 9.5 in State Examinations in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of grade 9.0 and 9.5 in State Examinations in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average of grade 8.5 and 9.5 in State Examinations in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Luxembourg - Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires

Average grade of 48 overall, with 48 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 44 overall, with 48 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 40 overall, with 48 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

5.0 with a 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level grade A and a 4 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level grade B4.8 with a 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level grade A and a 4 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level grade B4.5 with a 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level grade A and a 4 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level grade BWe are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

STPM - As GCE A-Level requirements on a grade and subject for subject basis. UEC - 5 subjects with an average of 80% or A overall. Subject specific requirements are listed above.STPM - As GCE A-Level requirements on a grade and subject for subject basis. UEC - 5 subjects with an average of 80% or A overall. Subject specific requirements are listed above.STPM - As GCE A-Level requirements on a grade and subject for subject basis. UEC - 5 subjects with an average of 80% or A overall. Subject specific requirements are listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Netherlands - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)

Average grade of 8 with 7 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 8 with 7 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 7 with 7 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Excellence overall from three subjects at NCEA level 3, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Excellence overall from three subjects at NCEA level 3, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Excellence overall from three subjects at NCEA level 3, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Nigeria

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Oman

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Pakistan

Requires successful completion of Bachelors degree from a Pakistan University, or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires successful completion of Bachelors degree from a Pakistan University, or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires successful completion of Bachelors degree from a Pakistan University, or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Poland - Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci OR Matura

80% overall including 80% in three extended level subjects and 80% any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.75% overall including 75% in three extended level subjects and 80% any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.75% overall including 70% in three extended level subjects and 80% any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Portugal - Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários

Overall grade of 18 with a minimum of 18,18,18 in 3 subjects, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Overall grade of 17 with a minimum of 18,18,17 in 3 subjects, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Overall grade of 17 with a minimum of 18,17,17 in 3 subjects, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Qatar

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Romania - Diploma de Bacalaureat

Average grade of 9 with 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Average grade of 8 with 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Average grade of 8 with 9 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Russia

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Serbia & Montenegro (Yugoslavia) - Secondary School Leaving Diploma

Overall average grade of 5, with 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Overall average grade of 4.5, with 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Overall average grade of 4.5, with 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Saudi Arabia

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

AAA including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above OR B or GPA 3.0 in relevant subject area in Polytechnic Diploma.AAB including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above OR B or GPA 3.0 in relevant subject area in Polytechnic Diploma.ABB including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above OR B or GPA 3.0 in relevant subject area in Polytechnic Diploma.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Slovakia - Maturitná Skúška/Maturita

Please obtain 1.5 overall with 1.5 in any of the subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Please obtain 1.5 overall with 1.5 in any of the subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Please obtain 2 overall with 1.5 in any of the subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Slovenia - Matura/Secondary School-Leaving Diploma/Technical Matura

Average grade of 5 overall with at least 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Average grade of 4 overall with at least 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Average grade of 4 overall with at least 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Grades 776666 in at least 7 subjects at Higher Grade, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Grades 776666 in at least 7 subjects at Higher Grade, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.Grades 776666 in at least 7 subjects at Higher Grade, including any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements listed above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

South Korea

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Average grade of 19 overall with at least A in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 18.5 overall with at least A in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 18 overall with at least A in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Maturitatzeugnis/Certificate de Maturite/Attestato de Maturito

4.5 with at least 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.4.5 with at least 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.4.5 with at least 5 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above. We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Tanzania

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Taiwan

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Thailand

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Average grade of 80% in the final 2 years with at least 80% in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 75% in the final 2 years with at least 80% in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Average grade of 70% in the final 2 years with at least 80% in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Ukraine

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry..Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry..Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry..We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

United Arab Emirates

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

USA - SAT or ACT or AP or a combination of SAT and AP (Group A Subjects)

5 in two relevant AP subjects. For US applicants who have not taken APs, have at least 600 in Reading & Writing and Maths and have 666 in the Essay PLUS a score of 650 in two SAT II tests OR ACT with grade 27 overall.4 in two relevant AP subjects. For US applicants who have not taken APs, have at least 600 in Reading & Writing and Maths and have 666 in the Essay PLUS a score of 600 in two SAT II tests OR ACT with grade 27 overall.4 in two relevant AP subjects. For US applicants who have not taken APs, have at least 600 in Reading & Writing and Maths and have 666 in the Essay PLUS a score of 600 in two SAT II tests OR ACT with grade 27 overall.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Vietnam

Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.Requires first year of University completed or A-Levels, IB, or Foundation course for university entry.We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

Caribbean Advanced Proficency Examination (CAPE)

Acceptable at the two-unit level with grades 1 1 1 with at least 1 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Acceptable at the two-unit level with grades 1 1 2 with at least 1 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above.Acceptable at the two-unit level with grades 1 2 2 with at least 1 in any subjects specified in GCE A-level entry requirements shown above. We are currently updating entry requirements specific to your country. Please check back or contact royalhollowayinternational AT rhul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1784 276629 for further information.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with 7.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in each remaining subscore. For equivalencies please see here.

For more information about entry requirements for your country please visit our International pages. For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements, we offer an International Foundation Year, run by Study Group at the Royal Holloway International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, students can progress on to selected undergraduate degree programmes at Royal Holloway, University of London.

A History degree gained at Royal Holloway provides valuable training for many professions as well as a basis for further study. It is highly regarded by employers because of the skills and qualities students develop. It demonstrates that you enjoy being challenged, are able to understand complex issues and have an understanding of other values and cultures, all of which equip you to operate successfully in a fast-changing and increasingly globalised and multi-cultural environment.

On graduation you will be informed and independent - armed with key skills, such as: problem-solving, organisation and planning, as well as research and analysis.

Recent graduates have very successfully entered a wide range of careers including working as curators (Imperial War Museum, Museum of London), in information management (British Museum), teaching, finance, law (a barrister in the Lord Chancellor's office), broadcasting (Director of the BBC), marketing/PR ,national defence (Royal Navy), or the performing arts.

*Tuition fees for UK and EU nationals starting a degree in the academic year 2017/18 will be £9,250 for that year. This amount is subject to the UK Parliament approving a change to fee and loan regulations that has been proposed by the UK Government. In the future, should the proposed changes to fee and loan regulations allow it, Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees for UK and EU nationals annually. If relevant UK legislation continues to permit it, Royal Holloway will maintain parity between the tuition fees charged to UK and EU students for the duration of their degree studies.

**Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees for international fee paying students annually. Tuition fees are unlikely to rise more than 5 per cent each year. For further information on tuition fees please see Royal Holloway’s Terms & Conditions.

***These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree programme at Royal Holloway. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.